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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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